Almond Crusted Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound (61-to-70 count) shrimp, with tails and veins removed
• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoons almond or corn oil, divided
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

1. Stir together almonds, flour, parsley, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper.
2. Dip each shrimp in egg white, then in almond mixture; lay on a baking sheet or platter until ready to cook.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet; grill shrimp in batches on medium heat, cooking 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until pink and golden.
4. Use remaining 1 tablespoon oil as necessary. Serve shrimp immediately, accompanied by lemon wedges.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings

Source: Almond Board of California